Tony Mitchell led the way for the Crimson Tide (4-5) with 20 points, and JaMychal Green added 15 points and 11 rebounds. This was Green's first game back after a three-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.

The game was a back-and-forth contest, and after the first half the score was tied at 40. However, the Friars put together a 19-3 run in the second half, grabbing a 78-64 lead that put the game out of Alabama's reach.